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Open-source alternatives to Directory Opus

Directory Opus is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Directory Opus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Directory Opus

  1. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Files has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Files vs Directory OpusFiles pricing and details

  2. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Microsoft PowerToys is open source, according to its own site.
    • Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  3. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.
    7-Zip pricing and details

  4. Flow Launcher

    Free, open-source app launcher and file search for Windows

    • Flow Launcher is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Flow Launcher has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Flow Launcher is open source, according to its own site.
    • Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Flow Launcher pricing and details

  5. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • AltTab has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AltTab lists a macOS app.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Only Mac Mouse Fix lists a macOS app.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  7. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rectangle lists a macOS app.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  8. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AutoHotkey is open source, according to its own site.
    • Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  9. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Karabiner-Elements lists a macOS app.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  10. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Maccy lists a macOS app.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    Maccy pricing and details

  11. Stats

    Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar

    • Stats is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Stats has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stats lists a macOS app.
    • Only Directory Opus lists a Windows app.
    Stats pricing and details

  12. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Directory Opus starts at $89 AUD one-time for a Single licence (Australian dollars).
    • Ditto has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Ditto is open source, according to its own site.
    • Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Ditto pricing and details

25 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Directory Opus?

Yes. Files, Microsoft PowerToys, 7-Zip, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Mac Mouse Fix, Rectangle, AutoHotkey and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Directory Opus open source?

Directory Opus is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Files, Microsoft PowerToys, 7-Zip, Flow Launcher, AltTab, Rectangle, AutoHotkey, Karabiner-Elements and 28 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Directory Opus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.